Manufacturing Engineer Intern - Military Flight Controls Division

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges.

At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Supporting aircraft worldwide, Parker Aerospace’s Military Flight Controls Division (MFCD) provides primary and secondary flight control systems that make flight possible. Tested, proven and trusted in commercial and military applications for decades, MFCD provides precise position-control actuation solutions for military aircraft across the United States and with foreign partners. The division’s Jet Pipe® electrohydraulic servo valve (EHSV) technology is used across commercial and military aircraft around the world.

Headquartered in Irvine, California, the Military Flight Controls Division is the global leader in fly-by-wire flight control systems and electrohydraulic products and offers the world’s most advanced motor design capabilities for flight controls.

Start your journey with Parker and shape a better tomorrow! We're looking for inquisitive thinkers and resourceful problem solvers who are looking to grow with us. As an Engineering intern you will gain valuable hands‑on experience and broaden your understanding of manufacturing operations and/or product design while learning from engineering professionals and building your professional network. Our Engineering internships are designed to stretch students professionally and help them gain foundational skills that serve as a strong pathway to full‑time opportunities.

Throughout the internship, you will have opportunities to explore career options and learn about applying for the Parker Engineering Leadership Development Program and other available direct‑hire engineering roles.

Location:

Parker Hannifin Corporation - Military Flight Controls Division - 14300 Alton Pkwy Irvine, CA 92618

Timeframe:
Summer 2027

• Support technology assessments, design of experiments, additive manufacturing, automation, and product development initiatives
• Contribute to projects across the product lifecycle, from concept to production

• Involvement in design and development of components and systems
• Design, create and prototype new components or modifications of existing products

• Learn to operate testing equipment, evaluate findings, analyze data and prepare reports

• Partner with manufacturing teams to understand production processes and provide engineering support
• Support process improvement, technology advancement, and product launches

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in…